Technical Officer (Disabled Facility Grant)

Job Description

Job Category :Environmental
Client Location : Selby, North Yorkshire County Council
Hours Per Week : 22.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £18.00

About the Role;
To support the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) team in all aspects of the technical work for Selby District Council with a particular focus on Adaptations.
Key Responsibilities;
• Carry a caseload of adaptations, including both Adults and Children.
• Support the Senior technical Officer in all technical areas relating to DFG work as tasked.
• Work closely with Occupational Therapists on adaptations, having a detailed understanding of adaptations to be able to provide guidance and support on what is technically possible, within the legislation and other policies and procedures.
• Process adaptations cases including checking plans and costings, supervising work on site, assessing works for stage payments and ensuring all works comply with legislation, policy and procedure and Health and Safety.
• Take the lead on Health and Safety matters in relation to the work of contractors on site (usually in the homes of vulnerable and disabled people), including but not restricted to asbestos, CDM etc.
• Manage the postholder’s own workload with minimal supervision from the Senior Technical Officer.

Knowledge and Experience
• Experience and contribution in tendering and implementing procurement contracts.
• Working with contractors to manage projects, achieve good quality works and adherence to programme.
• General property maintenance, with a domestic property bias.
• Good understanding of current Building Regulations and Planning requirements.
• Good understanding and working knowledge of Health and Safety regulations related to construction and current CDM regulations.
• Ability to deal with a range of building trades at both a practical and theoretical level.
• Experience of working with the public, particularly older and disabled people.
• An awareness of the particular issues relating to older, disabled and vulnerable people and their housing needs.